Thai Lemongrass Salad Recipe (Yum Takrai)

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork (thin slices, tenderloin or shoulder)
• 4 tbsp fresh lime juice (divided)
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lemongrass (finely chopped)
• 3 kaffir lime leaves (thin strips)
• 3 chilies (finely chopped, adjust to taste)
• 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1/3 cup mint (chopped)
• 1/3 cup green onions (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine sliced pork with 2 tablespoons of lime juice in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the sliced pork and simmer until fully cooked. Transfer back to the mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add the remaining lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce to the bowl. Toss well until the pork is coated.

4. 4

   Add chopped lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, coriander, mint, and green onions. Gently toss everything together. Serve right away. Enjoy!